New computer build - Page 2

MadCow809 · October 30th, 2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

I wasn't going to setup any RAID at all, just have two separate HD's.

in that case, you might want to get an SSD for main OS and a Tb or even 2Tb drive for storage.

Backdraft · October 31st, 2009, 9:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MadCow809

in that case, you might want to get an SSD for main OS and a Tb or even 2Tb drive for storage.

Indeed, many people overlook the HDD when building their system and it becomes the bottleneck. And you can get a decent 150GB Velociraptor for cheap(ish) nowadays.

Personally, I feel SLi/Crossfire is overrated, can get buggy (although getting better with newer drivers), and of course a huge waste of money for the benefit you get in return (not to mention the heat issues).

But I suppose if you have the cash to burn for it...

rowd22 · October 31st, 2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/03/20/PBDesk2.jpg

As you can see I don't really have the space for a normal mouse, besides I've used this kind of MS mouse for about 9 years now, this is the second one I've owned. I wish MS still produced it, if so I'd buy a bunch of them and just keep them in cold storage.

I personally would move the case below the table - out of the way
Or even turn it 90 degrees and sit it behind the monitor

Looks like you have a bit of room to play with.....unlike me images/smilies/sad.gif

viilaaja@pt cruiser · October 31st, 2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rowd22

I personally would move the case below the table - out of the way
Or even turn it 90 degrees and sit it behind the monitor

Looks like you have a bit of room to play with.....unlike me images/smilies/sad.gif

but then he woul'd use it as a stand for his metal figurine images/smilies/biggrin.gif

PB remember me from irc with my "limited space" images/smilies/smile.gif

yours Galantti

Punisher Bass · October 31st, 2009, 12:22 PM

That's not metal, it's plastic, and it's the queen from Aliens.

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/03/20/PBDesk5.jpg

I'd also like to point out that the conan sword was a gift from my aunt.

snoro · October 31st, 2009, 3:44 PM

with the price of ssd slowly dropping and capacity being bigger bigger. I would go more for a ssd. The sdd will be much more faster for the os and apps, and you get a big hd for storing the rest.

Punisher Bass · November 1st, 2009, 4:03 AM

I never intended to get a solid state drive. They still cost too much in my opinion.

MadCow809 · November 1st, 2009, 5:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

I never intended to get a solid state drive. They still cost too much in my opinion.

not really, all you need is a 30gb SSD drive for OS.

They are around $140, best performance upgrade you will ever get, much more than SLI can offer.

Vette Boss · November 1st, 2009, 6:11 AM

Coming from a system over three years old, this new build will be much faster. Moaning about RAID or SSD is kind of pointless. When I went from the Athlon 64 X2 to my current E8500, the difference was astonishing. The A64 X2 would choke on Vista and the E8500 handles it flawlessly.

Regardless of the HDD choice, the performance difference for him will be massive.

nsx_23 · November 1st, 2009, 9:27 AM

Same keyboard! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

viilaaja@pt cruiser · November 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadCow809

not really, all you need is a 30gb SSD drive for OS.

They are around $140, best performance upgrade you will ever get, much more than SLI can offer.

hmm 30gb for windows :O your feeling lucky.

isn't normal x64 7 install 20Gb + 1,5xmemory to pagefile = nearly 30Gb allready images/smilies/tongue.gif

MadCow809 · November 2nd, 2009, 7:56 AM

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Originally Posted by viilaaja@pt cruiser

hmm 30gb for windows :O your feeling lucky.

isn't normal x64 7 install 20Gb + 1,5xmemory to pagefile = nearly 30Gb allready images/smilies/tongue.gif

nope

im running win7 x64, with a shit loads of programmes installed and i still have 8gb of free space.

viilaaja@pt cruiser · November 2nd, 2009, 8:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MadCow809

nope

im running win7 x64, with a shit loads of programmes installed and i still have 8gb of free space.

thats why i said "nearly" as pagefile doens't use the space, but want's it there.

liquid_rockface · November 2nd, 2009, 4:30 PM

Hang on, 6GB. Do you intend on getting Windows 64 bit? Cos otherwise from what I understand Windows will only recognize 4GB

Punisher Bass · November 2nd, 2009, 4:53 PM

I said in the very first post that I'm getting the 64 bit version of Windows 7, and an x86 OS will only recognize and use 3.5 gigs of ram.

NecroJoe · November 2nd, 2009, 7:02 PM

My computer built, (i7 920, GTX 260 Superclocked, 6GB memory) scores a 5.9 on the "Windows Experience" score, but the hard drive is what is causing the lower score...all of the other scores are 7.2 or higher, but the Hard drive only scores a 5.9. It's a WD Black 1TB.

thevictor390 · November 2nd, 2009, 7:03 PM

^ My score as well, because of the hard drive. I think you need RAID, or Raptor, or SSD to get higher.

Punisher Bass · November 2nd, 2009, 10:57 PM

Newegg has shipped most of my parts, now if amazon would just get restocked and send my video card out.

leviathan · November 3rd, 2009, 2:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NecroJoe

My computer built, (i7 920, GTX 260 Superclocked, 6GB memory) scores a 5.9 on the "Windows Experience" score, but the hard drive is what is causing the lower score...all of the other scores are 7.2 or higher, but the Hard drive only scores a 5.9. It's a WD Black 1TB.

Yep, same here. Core i7 860, Radeon HD5850, 8GB: CPU and Memory 7.5, graphics both 7.7, hard drive 5.9... Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB in my case.

viilaaja@pt cruiser · November 3rd, 2009, 8:12 AM

puff my laptop had 5.9 as a hd score images/smilies/tongue.gif

Full: cpu= 4.8; Memory= 5,9; gpu= 3,6; gaming gpu= 5,1; hd= 5,9

why does it consider aero as 3,6 and "gaming" 5,1? images/smilies/ohmy.gif

October 31st, 2009, 12:22 PM	#25
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November 1st, 2009, 4:03 AM	#27
Punisher Bass He who drives a Buick Joined: Feb 25th, 2007 Last Online: 4:08 AM Location: St Louis, MO Age: 25 Posts: 1,677 Car: 98 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Rep Power: 64	I never intended to get a solid state drive. They still cost too much in my opinion. __________________ The Mighty Buick Of Destruction

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Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 4:26 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,640 Car: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Rep Power: 66	Coming from a system over three years old, this new build will be much faster. Moaning about RAID or SSD is kind of pointless. When I went from the Athlon 64 X2 to my current E8500, the difference was astonishing. The A64 X2 would choke on Vista and the E8500 handles it flawlessly. Regardless of the HDD choice, the performance difference for him will be massive. __________________ 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T. Das Auto

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liquid_rockface Joined: Oct 19th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 191 Rep Power: 14	Hang on, 6GB. Do you intend on getting Windows 64 bit? Cos otherwise from what I understand Windows will only recognize 4GB

November 2nd, 2009, 4:53 PM	#35
Punisher Bass He who drives a Buick Joined: Feb 25th, 2007 Last Online: 4:08 AM Location: St Louis, MO Age: 25 Posts: 1,677 Car: 98 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Rep Power: 64	I said in the very first post that I'm getting the 64 bit version of Windows 7, and an x86 OS will only recognize and use 3.5 gigs of ram. __________________ The Mighty Buick Of Destruction

November 2nd, 2009, 7:02 PM	#36
NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 30 Posts: 4,887 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 226	My computer built, (i7 920, GTX 260 Superclocked, 6GB memory) scores a 5.9 on the "Windows Experience" score, but the hard drive is what is causing the lower score...all of the other scores are 7.2 or higher, but the Hard drive only scores a 5.9. It's a WD Black 1TB. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question.* *but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.

November 2nd, 2009, 7:03 PM	#37
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	^ My score as well, because of the hard drive. I think you need RAID, or Raptor, or SSD to get higher.

November 2nd, 2009, 10:57 PM	#38
Punisher Bass He who drives a Buick Joined: Feb 25th, 2007 Last Online: 4:08 AM Location: St Louis, MO Age: 25 Posts: 1,677 Car: 98 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Rep Power: 64	Newegg has shipped most of my parts, now if amazon would just get restocked and send my video card out. __________________ The Mighty Buick Of Destruction

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viilaaja@pt cruiser Joined: Dec 5th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vantaa, Finland Age: 23 Posts: 574 Car: Pt cruiser (not really) LFS Status: Rep Power: 29	puff my laptop had 5.9 as a hd score Full: cpu= 4.8; Memory= 5,9; gpu= 3,6; gaming gpu= 5,1; hd= 5,9 why does it consider aero as 3,6 and "gaming" 5,1? __________________ only google knows, Galantti in the Gear irc channel. "no money, no funny, no life, just adsl and torrents" - c ME TG > TGA/TGR/FG @43.90 € ~55,53 $ ~39,33 £ / month with no limits!

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